Climate Insights for Barkéwol

, Assaba, Mauritania

Hottest
May
43°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
August
68mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Barkéwol is hot. The average annual temperature is 32°C and approximately 147mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 68mm of rainfall. Barkéwol is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° Feb Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Mar Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 24° Apr Max: 42° Average: 35° Min: 28° May Max: 43° Average: 37° Min: 30° Jun Max: 42° Average: 36° Min: 31° Jul Max: 38° Average: 34° Min: 29° Aug Max: 36° Average: 32° Min: 28° Sep Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 28° Oct Max: 40° Average: 34° Min: 28° Nov Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 24° Dec Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Barkéwol vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Barkéwol is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 147mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 68mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 68mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed

Barkéwol is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 27km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Barkéwol, which began on March 20, 2026. Barkéwol is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 43°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 28 to 42°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 94mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 40°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 51mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barkéwol based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
33 °C
27 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
35 °C
27 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
38 °C
25 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
28 °C
42 °C
24 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
30 °C
43 °C
23 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun
31 °C
42 °C
24 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Jul
29 °C
38 °C
24 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
36 °C
22 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep
28 °C
37 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Oct
28 °C
40 °C
21 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
38 °C
24 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
34 °C
27 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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